Clinical Research Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction the Director and of multiple principal investigator’s, coordinates clinical research protocol and quality improvement projects as well as evaluates research study participants in an office or a hospital setting prior to and following procedures. Assists in monitoring of research study participants.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• "Provides superior customer service to internal and external clients, customers, and patients as referenced in the Service Excellence Standards."
• Performs duties as needed to coordinate quality improvement projects/clinical research studies/ and clinical trials to include but not limited to the following:
  • Research study participant recruitment, screening and enrollment
  • Schedules patients' appointments and appropriate testing for patients as directed. Verifies information from patients including demographic and health insurance information.
  • Organizes and updated files, charts, and records.
  • Follow-up in accordance with specific protocol.
  • Reports to the principal investigator any deviations of normal operations.
  • Reports to the principal investigator any unusual occurrences related to research study participants, staff or equipment.
  • Reports immediately any changes in the research study participant’s condition warranting intervention.
  • Maintains appropriate communication with study sponsor and referring physicians.
• Responsible for preparation and submission of protocols for Research/Human Subjects Committee (IRB) approval. The scope of the clinical trials includes evaluation of therapy, assessment of effect of treatment, ongoing evaluation and long-term assessment of comprehensive management program, and evaluation of the effects of risk factor modification program.
• Assists the principal investigator in data collection and works with the Quality and Safety Officers on improvement projects,
• Responsible for completion of pertinent data relevant to patient enrollment in clinical research studies/clinical trials and management of data from procedures performed.
• Demonstrates knowledgeable assessment skills while constantly monitoring the patient’s status throughout the duration of the clinical research study/clinical trial.
• Assists the principal investigator in the evaluation, care and follow-up of research study participants.
• Maintains appropriate study participant research records and documentation.
• Shall be accountable for maintaining the confidentiality and security of all medical center related, clinical trial related, medical staff related and patient related data and information as per HIPPA standards.
• Shall be accountable for abiding by all relevant policies and procedures.
• Responsible for maintaining annual competencies, training, and certifications as required.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Ability to read, speak, write, and understand the English language.
• Ability to complete mathematical computations required to perform tasks.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work closely and productively with other members of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to analyze operational issues and solve them creatively.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE/TECHNICAL/OTHER:

Minimum Education:

• Bachelors Degree required.

Minimum Experience:

• 2-3 years experience in a health care setting as a research coordinator or a comparable position.

Minimum skills/abilities:

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Experience with organization of medical charts preferred.

• Strong interpersonal and telephone skills required.

• Word-processing and computer data entry experience preferred.